Who won: DHSC: National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR): Research Commissioning and Management Services Lot 4

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Lot 4, Research Commissioning for Translational and Delivery Infrastructure, is responsible for commissioning, managing and overseeing NIHR's translational and research delivery infrastructure. It supports the development, testing and delivery of innovations by funding and coordinating key research infrastructure and networks. Through strategic oversight of these investments, Lot 4 strengthens research capability, accelerates the translation of discoveries into patient benefit, and enhances the UK's attractiveness as a leading environment for health and care research and innovation. There are options to extend the contract by up to 4 years.

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